Did not take the remarks as negative at all. Almost everyone has given me great insight. It is very difficult making evaluations on guns from pictures. I'm probably going to keep it even though it is probably priced at or near the top end. All of the people that really know these guns seem to think the gun is fine so that is good enough for me. I do now believe it is a 1971 gun and that probably the barrels were purchased by Francotte to add to their receiver. That seems to be what the majority think at this point. Anyway, bottom line is I like the gun and it is quality inside and out as far as I can tell.

Gerry Addison